Introduction
Welcome to Fun English Lessons ~ Quotes & Quirks No.5. It comes out about twice a week and consists of:
- Word of the Day
- Today's Idiom
- Collocation Corner
- Phrasal Verb Freak-Out
- Inspirational Quote
- Voice Recording of the above
I hope you find it useful. From this week I'm adding a collocation - words which commonly go together - and a phrasal verb to your Quotes & Quirks. Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of English - and enjoy.
Please leave your comments or questions below - I always love to hear from you. And tell your friends: the more the merrier!
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Word of the Day
"lash"
To hit somebody or something with great force."Hurricane Isaac is lashing the coast with winds of up to 80 mph."
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Today's Idiom
"come hell or high water"
You will do something, even if it is very difficult."I'll pass this darned exam come hell or high water."
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Collocation Corner
"pull apart"
To separate into pieces by force
"Houses are being pulled apart by the strong winds"
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Phrasal Verb Freak Out
"hold off"
To prevent or stop something."The city hopes the new floodgates will hold off the water."
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Inspirational Quote
"While one person hesitates
because he feels inferior,
the other is busy making mistakes
and becoming superior."
~ Henry C. Linkbecause he feels inferior,
the other is busy making mistakes
and becoming superior."
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And Have Fun Learning English!
Sab
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